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Fish and chip van hire in Ash Vale, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Ash Vale and across Surrey.
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Ash Vale
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Ash Vale
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. For fish and chip days at care homes and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In and around Ash Vale, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
More for events in Ash Vale
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A short menu helps everyone
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Perfect for your event in Ash Vale
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ash Vale and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Coming by train? The nearest station is Ash Vale station, about 0.5 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Ash Vale, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Ash Vale
What’s the nearest station to Ash Vale?
The closest is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could you trade in Ramillies Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ash Vale.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Fish and chip van hire around Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ash Vale and nearby villages. Ash Vale is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Ash Vale include Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles south-east) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you had Ramillies Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Events anywhere in GU12 and GU14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the B3165 and B3166, Ash Vale is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Ash Vale we cover include Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ash Vale include Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Nearby schools include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch